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Microsoft's Executive Shuffle

Updated Sept. 20, 2005 5:10 p.m. ET

Microsoft Corp. announced plans to reorganize its business into three major divisions and shuffled its executive ranks. Here's a look at some senior Microsoft executives that will be taking on new roles under Chief Executive Steve Ballmer.

Jim Allchin

Mr. Allchin, 53 years old, announced plans to retire from the software giant at the end of 2006 following the release of the next version of the operating system, called Windows Vista. The longtime head of Microsoft's Windows business will serve as co-president of the newly...